Description
A delightful and vibrant pizza featuring the tartness of fresh blackberries, the aromatic flavor of basil, and the creamy richness of ricotta cheese. This unique combination offers a gourmet twist on traditional pizza, perfect for summer dining or elegant entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using homemade dough, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Place on a parchment-lined baking tray or pizza stone.
- Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a border for the crust. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the fresh blackberries on top of the ricotta. Optionally, sprinkle mozzarella cheese for extra melt and flavor.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the crust is golden and crispy and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven, garnish with torn basil leaves, and optionally drizzle with honey and balsamic glaze. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Do not overload with toppings to avoid a soggy crust.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better dough rise and even cooking.
- Infuse ricotta with lemon zest or garlic for extra flavor.
- Pairs well with arugula salad and white wine like Sauvignon Blanc.
- Can add toppings like crumbled feta, prosciutto, or toasted pine nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Contemporary
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: blackberry basil pizza, ricotta pizza, vegetarian pizza, summer pizza, gourmet pizza